MATERIA: Final Fantasy VII Remixed
October 09, 2015
Materia Collective is pleased to present MATERIA: Final Fantasy VII Remixed, a massive five-disc remix project celebrating the announcement of Square Enix's highly-anticipated remake of one of the most beloved role-playing games of all time, Final Fantasy VII. Following in the spirit of other community remix projects such as those from OverClocked ReMix, Zelda Reorchestrated, and others, Materia Collective has gathered nearly 200 musicians from around the globe, including renowned remixers, performers, YouTube personalities, and composers working in the videogame industry to pay tribute to Nobuo Uematsu's timeless soundtrack.
"MATERIA: Final Fantasy VII Remixed is the album we have always wanted to exist," comments album producer and Materia Collective founder Sebastian Wolff. "It is more than a cover album; it is a collection of individual musical tributes from nearly 200 artists, collaborating to create a massive five-disc tribute to one of the most beloved games and soundtracks of all time."
To this day, Final Fantasy VII remains a fan favorite for its in-depth story, wide cast of characters, and its memorable soundtrack. Listeners will enjoy every track from Final Fantasy VII remixed, arranged, and re-imagined across a variety of genres, including the cinematic and beautiful "Main Theme from Final Fantasy VII," the tribal "Cosmo Canyon," the laid back "Costa del Sol," the heartbreaking "Aerith's Theme," and the epic final battle theme, "One-Winged Angel" along with all the rest. Featured artists include composers Will Roget, II (Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris), Jeff Ball (TimeSpinner), Dale North (Dragon Fantasy Book II), Francisco Cerda and John Robert Matz (Gunpoint), Kyle Landry, Smooth McGroove, Laura Intravia, String Player Gamer, Doug Perry, Kristin Naigus, Rozen, Videri String Quartet, Triforce Quartet and many more.
Released by Materia Collective
©Ⓟ 2015 Materia Collective
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Track List & Credits
MATERIA: Final Fantasy VII Remixed was made possible by the following individuals:
Ann Zeng: Visual Artist (booklet)
Anna Wolff: Special Thanks
Emma Häthén: Visual Artist (booklet)
Jacob Pernell: Co-producer
Jayson Napolitano: Press
Jordan Chin: Special Thanks
Josh Whelchel: Special Thanks
Lauren Chin: Visual Artist (booklet)
Matt Forman: Co-producer
Sebastian Wolff: Producer, Creative Director
Stephen Meyerink: Special Thanks
Val Choung: Album Art & Design
Disc 1
1Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII3:40
Dale North: Producer, Arranger, Vocalist, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
2Opening - Bombing Mission3:44
Ro Panuganti: Producer, Arranger, Performer, Mixing Engineer
3The Highwind Takes to the Skies3:39
James C. Hoffman: Producer, Arranger
4carom cats2:02
Posu Yan: Producer, Arranger, Piano
5Keep Kalm and Carry On4:51
Fredrik Häthén: Producer, Arranger, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Doug Perry: Vibraphone, Congas
Sean Schafianski: Flute
Stephen Froeber: Guitar
6Reunion2:50
Patti Rudisill: Producer, Violin, Arranger
Amy Helman: Strings
Kristin Naigus: Flute, Oboe, English Horn
Maria Di Meglio: Strings
Michael O'Gieblyn: Strings
Paula Bressman: Harp
7Forested Temple2:06
Kevin Won: Producer, Arranger
Andrew Steffen: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Bass
Andrew Stern: Cello
ETHEReal String Orchestra: Strings
Joaquim Badia Arumi: Piano
Martino Vacca: Flute, Mixing Engineer
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
8Aerith's Theme4:44
Kyle Landry: Producer, Arranger, Piano
9Cocktail de Chocobo3:31
Wilbert Roget, II: Producer, Arranger, Accordion, Flute, Keyboards
Brandon "Harmony" Bush: Vocals
Chuck Simpson: Drums
Doug Perry: Vibraphone
10Costa Del "Soul Rokku"3:05
Stephen Froeber: Producer, Arranger
Bonnie Bogovich: Vocals
Bryce Zabric: Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Charles Fastiggi-Ayala: Violin
Cris Gale: Ocarina
Doug Perry: Drums, Vibraphone
Jordan Chin: Guitars
Matthew K. Mukerjee: Bass
Nathan Madsen: Piano, Sax
Wilbert Roget, II: Flute
11Where's Yuffie?2:17
Jeff Ball: Producer, Arranger, Violin
12Dear to the Heart3:31
Jordan Chin: Producer, Synths, Percussion, Guitars, Arranger
Ian Harshman: Clarinet
Michael Evans: Cello
Patti Rudisill: Violin
Rich Douglas: Mastering
13Underneath the Rotting Pizza3:27
Matt Beane: Producer, Arranger
14Searching for the Man in Black4:57
Rich Douglas: Producer, Arranger
15Let the Battles Begin!2:44
Melancholy Robot: Producer, Arranger
16Cinco de Chocoshop2:20
Emmanuel Lagumbay: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer
David Vorobyov: Vocals (Bass)
Ernie Reyes: Vocals (Baritone)
Lordsburg Brothers: Performer
Timothy May: Vocals (Tenor)
Zachary Green: Vocals (Lead)
17It's Hard to Concerto on Both Feet!4:28
John Robert Matz: Producer, Arranger, Trumpet
Michaela Nachtigall: Violin
Joel Everett: Mallet Percussion
18Judgement-Funkadelic3:25
Sean Schafianski: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer
Charles Ritz: Keyboards
David Peacock: Strings
Doug Perry: Percussion
Dutcher Snedeker: Keyboards
Thennecan: Guitar
Fredrik Häthén: Alto Saxophone
Marc Papeghin: Drum Set
Nuri Tett: Bass
Rich Douglas: Mastering Engineer
19Not Just Another Girl3:27
Disc 2
1Reichwind Takes to the Club4:30
Ben Wallace: Producer, Arranger, Piano
Doug Perry: Vibes, Marimba, Drumset, Engineering
Laura Intravia: Flutes
Matheus Garcia Souza: Violins
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
Mitchell J. Cairns: Mixing Engineer
Sam Suggs: Bass
2The Oppressed3:49
Hernán Marandino: Producer, Arranger
3Hurry!4:11
John Montoya: Producer, Arranger
James C. Hoffman: Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
4Let the Battles Begin (80's Remix)3:42
Francisco Cerda: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Guitars
Mitchell J. Cairns: Mastering Engineer
5Power3:50
6Barroco de Chocobo1:22
Jose Daniel Ruiz: Producer, Arranger, Performer
Jill Cassaboom: Harpsichord
Jon Alvarez: Double Bass
Maxwell Gibbard: Viola
7Jenova Computer2:35
Tim Kuehlhorn: Producer, Arranger
8Kickin' It Up a Notch3:26
Tiago Rodrigues: Producer, Arranger
9Fight On!4:39
Jacob Pernell: Producer, Arranger, Synths, Mixing Engineer
Jordan Chin: Arranger, Guitars, Drum programming
10One-Winged Angel5:07
String Player Gamer: Performer
String Player Gamer: Arranger, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Guitars, Male Vocals, Synths, Violins
LadyGameLyric: Vocals (Soprano/Alto)
May Claire La Plante: Vocals (Soprano/Alto)
Michelle Heafy: Vocals (Soprano/Alto)
TeraCMusic: Vocals (Soprano/Alto)
11Intermezzo in D-Flat Major for Cello and Piano5:14
Dan Pinkham: Performer, Arranger
PurpleSchala: Piano
12Life Stream3:49
Jose Daniel Ruiz: Producer, Vocals
May Claire La Plante: Producer, Arranger, Soprano (Soloist), Vocals
Ann Zeng: Vocals
SonikBuster: Vocals
Bonnie Bogovich: Vocals
Chris Trevino: Vocals
Doug Perry: Vocals
Ian Martyn: Vocals
Jill Cassaboom: Vocals
John Robert Matz: Vocals
Jonathan Balcewicz: Vocals
Laura Intravia: Vocals
Lauren the Flute: Vocals
Liz Rishel: Vocals
Luci Holland: Vocals
Tim Rosko: Vocals
Younes Elbayad: Vocals
13(Fear Is) Lurking in the Darkness3:57
David Neale: Producer, Arranger, Guitars, Bass, Trumpets
Peggy Neale: Whispers
Ted Conti: Narration (Rufus's speech)
14A Minor Chocobo Incident2:43
Laura Platt: Producer, Arranger, Piano
15The Shinra Mansion4:30
David Peacock: Producer, Arranger
Augustine Mayuga Gonzales: Piano
16You Can Hear the Cries of the Gymnopedies3:14
Nathan Madsen: Producer, Vocals, Arranger
David Neale: Guitar
Doug Perry: Vibraphone
Joanne Moo: Harp
Lauren the Flute: Vocals
17Monarchy in Shadows1:12:00
Disc 3
1On That Day 5 Years Ago3:19
Damian Nguyen: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Performer
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
2CETRA の GAIA4:13
Dan Byrne-McCullough: Guitar
Josh Whelchel: Producer, Arranger
Kristin Naigus: Oboe, Flute, Piccolo, Bansuri, English Horn
3Le Cauchemar Commence3:32
May Claire La Plante: Producer, Arranger, Harp, Vocals
4Buried In Snow3:02
Videri String Quartet: Performer
David Peacock: Arranger
Jeremiah Barcus: Cello
Lizzie Jones: Violin
Marley Magner: Mixing Engineer
Roselie Samter: Viola
Ryan Shannon: Violin
Steve Goldshein: Recording Engineer
5Dear to the Heart3:16
Joanne Moo: Producer, Piano, Harp, Arranger, Mixing Engineer
Kristin Naigus: Flute, Oboe
6Mining Town5:33
David Peacock: Producer, Arranger
Augustine Mayuga Gonzales: Piano
7Hearts5:53
Matthew Chastney: Producer, Arranger, Guitars, Piano, Mixing
Dave Shumway: Mastering Engineer
Richard Curran: Violin, Viola, Cello
8Of Cosmos and Seto5:00
Songe: Producer, Arranger, Performer
9Interrupted by Fireworks4:19
Emily McMillan: Producer, Mixing Engineer, Arranger, Additional Piano
David Russell: Mixing Engineer
Joe Chen: Viola
Kristin Naigus: Oboe
Masha Lepire: Guitar, Mandolin
Moisés Nieto: Piano
10Dystopian Oasis3:10
Anne Strader: Producer, Arranger
11bl∞m4:38
James Campbell: Producer, Arranger
12Mark of the Beats3:39
bLiNd: Producer, Arranger
13Let the Battles Begin!2:22
Sebastian Wolff: Producer, Arranger, Piano
14i Lár an Aistir3:59
Ian Martyn: Producer, Concertina, Whistle, Bouzouki, Guitar, Bodhrán, Bones, Arranger
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
15One Winged Angel (A Cappella)7:06
Smooth McGroove: Producer, Arranger, Vocals
16The Essence of Aeris0:30
Doug Perry: Producer, Arranger, Vocals
17Continue...4:00
Leslie-Anne Snipes: Producer, Arranger
Disc 4
1Under the Rotting Shinra4:18
bLiNd: Producer, Arranger
2Mako Reactor4:10
Jon Bash: Producer, Arranger, Piano, Percussion, Guitar, Vocals, Recorder, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Elie Hartman: Clarinet
3Attack of the Weapon3:18
Catboss.: Producer, Arranger
4Holding My Feelings in My Heart3:25
Josh Barron: Producer, Arranger
ETHEReal String Orchestra: Strings
5Carcerem Corel3:08
6Inner Turmoil3:50
7Let The Battles Begin!3:31
Creature: Performer
Danny Aber: Color Guitar
Jon Alvarez: Lead Bass
Jon Faifer: Sub Bass
Sean Fitzpatrick: Pianobot
8Highwind Shambles to the Skies4:01
Michael Garrett Steele: Producer, Arranger, Whistling, Kazoos, Bassoon reed
Don DiNicola: Mixing Engineer
Doug Perry: Marimba, Stylophone
Drunken Saucer: Performer
Jon LaRosa: Trumpet, Trumpet Mouthpiece, Bass
Michaela Nachtigall: Otamatone Deluxe
Sean Schafianski: Melodica
9Birth of a God4:21
Joanna Lee: Viola
Daniel Ngo: Synths
Jonathan Parecki: Arranger, Guitars, Bass, Programming, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
10Gysahl Grass2:22
Spencer Bambrick: Producer, Arranger, Bass, Percussion
Mike Pagnani: Arranger, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar
11Hope Blooms in Darkness3:35
Lauren the Flute: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Lyrics, Vocals (Female), Flute
Doug Perry: Vocals (Male)
Jason Savory: Acoustic Guitar
Juja: Bass
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
Stephen Froeber: Drums, Electric guitars
12Feel the Edge of That Spear2:58
Robin J Lindberg: Producer, Arranger
13Holding Hands5:32
Doug Perry: Producer, Arranger
14The Prelude2:34
Daniel Woodyer: Producer, Arranger
15Waltz de Chocobo1:34
Bonnie Bogovich: Producer, Arranger, Soloist (Bwaks)
Chris Trevino: Bwaks
Jesse Buddington: Bwaks
Liz Rishel: Soloist (Bwaks)
Nathaniel Chambers: Mixing Engineer, Bwaks
Sean Lenhart: Bwaks
The Bwak Choir: Performer
Tim Rosko: Bwaks
16J-E-N-O-V-A2:54
Ben Cohn: Producer, Arranger
17Honey Bee Inn (Future カワイイ mix)3:36
FFmusic Dj: Producer, Arranger, Mastering Engineer
Minyu: Vocals
18Hurry! But Be Cool4:23
David Neale: Producer, Arranger, Guitars, Bass, Trumpets
Andrea Kasper: Recorded Train Announcements
Brian Bodley: Persussion
Nathan Madsen: Tenor Saxaphone
Disc 5
1Opening - Bombing Mission (Piano and String Quartet)3:51
PurpleSchala: Producer, Arranger, Piano
Dan Pinkham: Cello
Joe Chen: Viola
Michael Schiciano: Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Ning Hsu: Violin 1, Violin 2
2Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII5:03
Triforce Quartet: Performer
Chad Schwartz: Cello, Arranger
Chris Ferrara: Violin 1
Jacob Roege: Violin 2
Michael Schiciano: Mastering Engineer
Sho Omagari: Mixing Engineer
Stanley Beckwith: Viola
3Cid's Theme3:28
Ferdk: Producer, Arranger, Guitars
4Cosmo Cordillera3:36
Thennecan: Producer, Rainstick, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Doug Perry: Percussion
Joe Chen: Viola
Matheus Garcia Souza: Violins
Michael Evans: Cello
Vladan Danilo Mihovilovich: Quena and Charango
5Provincial Town4:06
Catboss.: Producer, Arranger
6A God's Power4:22
Daniel Woodyer: Producer, Arranger
7Farm Boy2:30
Moisés Nieto: Producer, Arranger, Piano
8Heart Locket3:48
Jeff Ball: Producer, Arranger, Violin, Viola
Kristin Naigus: Oboe, English Horn
9Sky High Lullaby3:53
FFmusic Dj: Producer, Arranger, Recording Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Geoffrey Taucer: Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Piano, Irish Whistle
10The Sword is Mightier2:34
Joshua Taipale: Producer, Arranger, Guitars, Programming, Mixing Engineer
11Those Who Fight (Metal Remix)2:50
ToxicxEternity: Producer, Arranger
12One Winged Angel (Molto Allegro Drammatico)4:28
Voxine Choir: Performer
Amal Zaki: Vocals
Baghdad El Ahmar: Vocals
Brahim Eloidii: Vocals
Hind Berrouho: Vocals
Hind Kandi: Vocals
Imane Benyoussef: Vocals
Imane Maarak: Vocals
Khawla Kachouane: Vocals
Mehdi Maarak: Vocals
Wassim Kamal Aqejjaj: Vocals
Yassin Ouagari: Vocals
Younes Elbayad: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Vocals
Zakaria Hmaiti: Vocals
Zouhair Xeno Judgement: Vocals
13A 9999 Hit!2:48
Pokérus Project: Producer, Arranger
14Tifa Funk3:56
Tetrimino: Performer
Kristopher Salada: Piano
Matthew K. Mukerjee: Bass, Mixing Engineer
Michaela Nachtigall: Violin
Mitchell J. Cairns: Drums
15The Prelude3:43
Rich Douglas: Producer, Arranger, Performer
Laura Intravia: Vocals (Soprano)
16Dear to the Heart2:19
Rozen: Producer, Arranger